Recent content by osh

Ha ha I would count one decent picture out of 24 as a good hit rate!

Some very nice examples searching for iceland velvia too though! For inspiration, see http://www.brucepercy.co.uk/blog/?category=Iceland

I would take Portra 400. Some lovely examples on Flickr if you search iceland portra 400...

This one for me (Ektar 100, shot with a Mamiya 7ii and 43mm lens). Happy New Year everyone! Forest Light 1 by osh rees, on Flickr

I briefly owned a Leica. It was a lovely camera, and a pleasure to use, but I was always conscious that it had a very similar image quality to much cheaper 35mm cameras and I really do prefer medium format. So I sold it, and bought a Fuji GF670 instead. There's not much difference in terms of...

Here's a picture I recently took with my new GF670. I literally spent years trying to decide whether to buy one or not, but recently bit the bullet and sold my Leica to fund it, and am very happy so far, as it ticks all the boxes. Not the sharpest picture but it was shot handheld in a gale...

This place in London looks interesting: http://audiogold.co.uk they say that they can build budget systems...

Thanks Nick!

Just bought a 150mm lens for my Mamiya 7ii for landscape work (taken on Velvia 50): Rainy Day in Nant Gwynant by osh rees, on Flickr

Mossy Tree Trunk by osh rees, on Flickr Mamiya 7ii, 80mm Velvia 50

Thanks Trevor, though to be honest taking a nice shot at Llanddwyn in the evening isn't much of a challenge - just turn up, point the camera at the lighthouse and wait until the sun is setting. As the sun is to the right at this time of year then provided the foreground is lit up you don't even...

Mamiya 7ii, 43mm, Velvia 50 Sunset on Llanddwyn Island by osh rees, on Flickr

Thanks!

Thanks Chris. Yes, they are very muted compared to Velvia shots I have taken. I haven't shot any Velvia at all lately but have a fair few rolls saved in the fridge ready for autumn! I didn't discuss any look with the lab - just sent them the films. I think the exposure could have something to do...

My Rolleiflex 3.5F. Beautiful camera to look at and use, and despite getting on for fifty years old the picture quality is amazing.